Social media has taken notice of LiAngelo Ball’s rise to fame as a rapper. The NFL appears to have noticed as well. The Detroit Lions celebrated using this hot new Billboard hit by G3 after winning the NFC North division title and securing the NFC top seed. This showcases Ball’s quick rise to the world of music.
The middle brother of Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball and Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball, the former G League player, is succeeding in his new career. The 26-year-old LiAngelo ascended the stage after the first quarter of the Lions’ divisional round game against the Washington Commanders in Detroit. This was less than a week after signing a record contract for up to $13 million with Def Jam.
LiAngelo performing “Tweaker” at the Lions game. 🔥
(via @CandaceDBuckner)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 19, 2025
LiAngelo was a summer league player for the Detroit Pistons once, but aside from this, Ball has no obvious connections to Washington or Detroit. Ball was in the front row of the Hornets vs Bulls game at United Center recently, seeing his older brother Lonzo and younger brother LaMelo play in the NBA for the first time since 2021.
In addition, in 2024, the former NBA G League player finished his professional basketball career with the Astros de Jalisco of Mexico. Due to an injury, he quit the team after two games. His musical career has flourished in the meantime. Since its January 3 release, “Tweaker” has received a great deal of attention and praise, amassing over 22 million Spotify listens.
Fans were left impressed after watching LiAngelo Ball perform his song live at Lions matchup
The Washington Commanders played against the Detroit Lions in the NFL on January 18th. But it was former NBA G-League star, LiAngelo Ball, who stole all the headlines leading up to the playoff fixture. Ahead of the game, Ball performed his famous rap song, ‘Tweaker’ in the pregame show, turning heads and garnering immense attention from both, the NBA as well as NFL communities.
One fan wrote on Twitter, “you not topping this @kendricklamar”. Check out some of the fan reactions below:
you not topping this @kendricklamar https://t.co/t9kZftnpnp
— alemeda fan club (@wsgadlibs) January 19, 2025
Didn’t have Gelo on my NFC Divisional bingo card pic.twitter.com/5bCFDsKvnB
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) January 19, 2025
Yall gassed this shit just because it sounds like the 2000 era of music. I never thought the song was fire I just thought it was catchy
— Homie DiNozzo (@MajiinMurk) January 19, 2025
Def Jam really live for this signed him & performing immediately before a playoff game 🤣🔥
— Swain (@MambaSwain) January 19, 2025
Glad to see him happy
— CJ (@Xraade) January 19, 2025
Greatest rapper ever
— zaiire 💫 (@_zaiire_) January 19, 2025
Dope
— IfAndyCantHelpYou (@IfAndyCantHelp) January 19, 2025
The single ‘Tweaker’ became a viral hit after NBA and NFL players alike were found jamming out to it in their locker rooms. Ball’s unconventional style has won quite a few hip-hop lovers to his side as well. His instant popularity has now helped him sign a $13 million deal with Def Jam Recordings, one of the most iconic labels in rap music.
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